Synthes Implant Holder for Synfix (TM)-LR the Synthes Implant Holder for Synfix (TM)-LR is a non-powered hand-held device intended for...
FDA Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-0405-2014.
Complaints were received which described the SynFix LR implant holder breaking at the interface between the implant and the holder.
Corrective Action (per FDA)
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-0405-2014.
Recall terminated by FDA.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Synthes Usa Hq, Inc. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the FDA recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to FDA.
Consumer Contact (per FDA)
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-0405-2014.
Synthes USA HQ, Inc.
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Synthes Usa Hq, Inc. Recall FAQ
Synthes Usa Hq, Inc. is the subject of a medical implants safety report: Synthes Implant Holder for Synfix (TM)-LR the Synthes Implant Holder for Synfix (TM)-LR is a non-powered hand-held device intended for.... The notice was published on October 8, 2013 by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Approximately 548 units are potentially affected.